Pregnant Kate Middleton Wraps Her Baby Bump in Chic Houndstooth Coat

Pregnant Kate Middleton Wraps Her Baby Bump in Chic Houndstooth Coat

Kate Middleton is getting over the mid-week slump with a stylish statement.

On Wednesday, the expectant Duchess joined husband, Prince William, to the Children’s Global Media Summit in Manchester, England to advocate for youth mental wellness, wearing a chic houndstooth coat with a belt that clasped right above her burgeoning bump.

Once inside the venue, the pregnant royal revealed a crimson shift dress, paired with black tights and matching suede heels, underneath the jacket. Her trademark chestnut tresses were styled in bouncy curls, and a swipe of blush coupled with the cold temperatures gave her cheeks a rosy glow.

Meanwhile, Prince William gave a touching speech on children’s mental health, after meeting with delegates and young students.

The prince, who recently presented his comprehensive plan to tackle cyberbullying, joins 30 other industry media leaders from around the globe as they discuss the impact of technology on future generations.

After the panel, the stylish royals traveled to a focus group headed by Sesame Street’s Workshop. The non-profit helps kids express their feelings by engaging through television and digital media.Keep up the good work, Will and Kate!

Kate Middleton & The Royal Baby

Kate Middleton & The Royal Baby

Last night I went to bed with the comforting knowledge that Kate Middleton was (finally) in labor. I woke up to texts and Tweets telling me the baby arrived and SHE WAS A GIRL. Oh, my heart. I am so excited, I can't bear it. Now, I don't know exactly why I am so emotionally invested in everything Kate Middleton and her family does, but I am. I have been invested in them for awhile and it will never stop. I am fascinated by Royal life and I just love them all so much. 10 hours after giving birth (Kate's superhuman, that I'm sure of), Duchess Kate and Prince William left the hospital. I'm unconcerned with Prince William's outfit, mostly because I saw it when he came back to pick up Prince George - they were matching and it was real freaking cute. So I guess I'm half interested in him. But Kate! She looks gorgeous. Look at that blowout, people! She's stunning. Absolutely stunning and this Jenny Packham dress is perfect. I'm glad she didn't pick pink and I'm glad this has more design to it than just polka dots like the dress she wore with Prince George. Oh, my heart is so full. All hail Kate and Princess Erin! Hey, I can dream. They haven't announced the name quite yet. Fingers crossed for Diana as a middle name. I'll definitely keep you posted either way. I AM SO EXCITED.

 Ugh, she is so cute! I want to snuggle her.

So chic and put together. She gave birth mere hours ago and she looks ready for an event. Here I am still in my PJs in bed with my kitten, Olivia trying to attack my fingers as I type. So I guess we're not all that different....

Just one more. I adore them.

(via Daily Mail)

Royal Fashion Minute: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge Gives you Military Chic in Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011

Royal Fashion Minute: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge Gives you Military Chic in Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011

Salute Couture!

Soldier Girl: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge in Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011

Over the weekend, on Saturday, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge--and yes, new wife of Prince William--stepped out with her Prince, attending the Irish Guards Medal Parade, in the Victoria Barracks, in London England. As usual, Catherine looked FANTASTIC (does she ever get it wrong??) in a Military-inspired (how apropos?) navy wool crepe double-breasted coat-dress with brass buttons and epaulets from Alexander McQueen's Pre-Fall 2011 Collection. On the original model--in the McQueen Look Book (on the right) it is not a dress but a coat with an open "cut-out" section. Of course it was customized for the Duchess!

Try Not To Be Excited Boys: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, greeting the Irish Guards, Irish Guard Medal Parade, London England

Catherine accessorized her look with a golden Irish shamrock brooch, an Anya Hindmarch Marano clutch as well as a chic little matching pillbox hat with a looped ribbon and feather by Rachel Trevor-Morgan--the ribbon detail is VERY Korean Airlines flight attendant if I don't say so...(I just did!)

And lest we forget, Prince William also looked dashing in his Military uniform and coat!! Seriously! THAT is a COAT huney!!! It could have come straight from a McQueen Collection as well!!!!